Named for its ebullient natural springs, fountain city, tennessee, has a rich history and a truly unique identity. originally established in 1788 by john adair as adair's fort, this area was a depot for the cumberland guard, which protected emigrant families traveling to settlements in present-day nashville. with a population of about 30,000, fountain city was thought to be the nation's largest unincorporated city by the mid-20th century. though this distinction was lost when the community was incorporated into knoxville in 1962, fountain city has maintained a separate identity and preserved its extensive history. filled with detailed images of the area, this volume provides a rare glimpse of the people, places, and events that have molded the suburb into an ideal environment in which to learn, relax, and enjoy a myriad of recreational activities.